Research Assistant; KSAS - Cognitive Science

Position: Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)
We are seeking a Research Assistant who will work jointly in the Isik and Bedny labs on projects involving neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), behavioral testing, and computational approaches. The position is particularly suited for a recent graduate who is seeking to work in a dynamic research environment in preparation for graduate school.

This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

* Run routine and ad hoc reports.

* Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.

* Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.

* Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.

* May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.

* May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.

* May design and format papers/publications.

* May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.

* Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

* Recruiting and test child research study participants, run experiments (fMRI, EEG, behavioral) and analyze fMRI/EEG/behavioral data.

* Manage data storage and analysis scripts, including on lab servers, lab accounts on the Rockfish cluster and cloud-based storage services.

* Perform administrative responsibilities associated with these experiments, including maintaining lab records, uploading and organizing data, and managing IRB documentation and reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

* Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program

* Experience with scientific computing (Matlab, Python, or R)

* Prior research experience

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

* Analytical Skills - Awareness

* Attention to Detail - Awareness

* Data Management and Analysis - Awareness

* Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness

* Information Gathering - Awareness

* Oral and Written Communications - Awareness

* Organizational Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

On call or non-standard work hour requirements

* Participant testing may occur on weekends and/or evenings, according to participant schedules and scanner availability at the Kennedy Krieger Institute

Classified

Title:

Research Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HR (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday / 8:30 am - 5 pm

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Homewood Campus

Department name:
Cognitive Science

Personnel area:
School of Arts & Sciences